Amipride 50 mg Tablet

Composition of Amipride 50 mg Tablet

Amipride 50 mg Tablet contains Amisulpride (50mg). It belongs to the Antipsychotic class of medicines.

Uses of Amipride 50 mg Tablet

Schizophrenia

Key benefits

• In Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability
• feelings and behavior become abnormal. AMIPride 50 Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts
• behavior and enhances the quality of life. Take it as prescribed by the doctor and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

How Amipride 50 mg Tablet works

AMIPride 50 Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.

How to take Amipride 50 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. AMIPride 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of AMIPride 50 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep drowsiness, a severe fall in blood pressure, abnormal movements and heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Amipride 50 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Amipride are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Amipride 50 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Report any tremor, stiffness, restlessness or uncontrollable movements of the face, tongue or limbs to your doctor promptly — these can become persistent if not addressed. Seek emergency care for high fever with severe muscle stiffness, confusion and sweating. This is rare but life-threatening. These medicines can raise blood sugar, cholesterol and weight. Your doctor will monitor them — keep those appointments. Never stop suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually. Take care in hot weather — this group affects how your body regulates temperature.

Do not take Amipride if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will assess suitability if you have heart disease, Parkinson's disease or dementia.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and sedatives add to the drowsiness. Tell your doctor about any medicine that affects heart rhythm.

How to store Amipride 50 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Amipride 50 mg Tablet

AMIPride 50 Tablet helps treat schizophrenia. Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as AMIPride 50 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Do not consume alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may worsen the side effects. It may cause increased weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides (fat) levels. Eat healthy and exercise regularly. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking AMIPride 50 Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TALENT INDIA

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Drug class:

Antipsychotic

Chemical class:

Aminobenzamides